During the REI Adventures portion of my trip, I was accompanied by an eclectic, odd assortment of people from all walks of life. Disciplines represented included computers, astronomy, bio-chemistry, fashion photography, pediatrics, environmental science, law, social services and interior design. It was a great group of people, one that thrived on the eclecticness grounded by the common interest in being outdoors in Patagonia.

In the picture below, the people are back row: Sue, Robyn, Al, Me, Roberto, Joeseph, Tim; middle row: Janell, Katherine, Anna, Damian, Micki, Anne; front row: Michelle, Bob 

Our guide Manuel was awesome — just the right mix of patience, experience and enthusiasm. One conversation I remember distinctly is Manuel's love for "play" — specifically the play that a child is capable of doing that dissipates with adulthood. A child is so wholly and completely absorbed by their imaginations and creations. Manuel lives as such — freely. He has the rare ability to lead, be a romantic and still nurture a desire to live free — a combination not frequently found. 

Sue was a frequent trail companion; she is unrivaled in her ability to keep the conversation going! :-) 

Micki, Michelle, Min (Katherine), and Roberto provided the fruitful and engaging conversations, and I dare say, libido (at least for some), for the trip. 

Roberto was the flamboyant Don Juan of the trip, and taught me a great deal through many conversations. I wrote quite a lot about the difference between the comfort of a woman and the love of a woman. 

The trip's support group was awesome — including the two drivers who mastered intense driving conditions, and the two cooks (including Matu!) who were kind enough to share their Yerba Mate with us. To the right is a bridge that literally had two inches clearance on the sides that we had to repeatedly cross. We inched along the bridge with expert precision, thanks to our great drivers.  

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